We moved here in April of 2002 when we bought our first sailboat.  Neither of us had ever been to Beaufort (pronounced Bow-furt) before, but since we've lived here, we have grown to really love it here.  Living on the boat has been great.  Kate and I both love being out on the water and in the weather, and since we're docked right on Front St., we're right in the middle of the downtown area.  As a result, we're within walking distance to everywhere we need to go, and many days go that we don't drive anywhere.  The people here are truly kind, and we've met lots of new friends.  If you ever get a chance to visit, you'll definitely enjoy your trip to the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina.  Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina and is home to over 100 Historic Homes that exhibit plaques with their date and family of origin, all are members of the Beaufort Historical Society.

Sailboats at anchor in Taylor's Creek.  (Picture taken from the back of our boat) Bridgitte and Kate in the Sea Bus Bridgitte and Ashlie Kate and Brian The flags flying from our mast Mike Sea kayaking in Beaufort Inlet Kate in her kayak.  Notice the wild ponies in the background. Brian and Ashlie in the tandem sea kayak Kate, Brian, Ashlie and Mike Our neighbor, Jay, swabbing his decks Kate on Front St.
Sunset from the back of the boat	Sunset from the back of the boat
Historic House, circa 1840's
Old Methodist Church window
We see lots of dogs out for their daily walks	Beaufort picket fence
Great Egret at low tide on Taylor's Creek
Inside the Old Burying Ground
One of the wild horses that live on Carrot Island and Shackleford Banks Also taken from our boat
Cape Lookout Light Station - About 5 miles by boat from Beaufort
Fort Macon	Entrance to Fort Macon
Our little niece Grace having fun at the beach on Cape Lookout
Mike, Meghann, Kate, Grace, Kerry and Moppy at Cape Lookout
Mickey the Muskrat - He lives just outside of town with some friends of ours
This house is abandoned, but the Conch Wreath gives it character
Part of one of the many beautiful gardens in Beaufort

Sunset over Beaufort Inlet

A popular locals hangout.

Sunset over the Port of Morehead City

 

The Dock House - Waterfront Dining/Drinking	The General Store

Across Taylor's Creek to Carrot Island.  In the background, you can see Beaufort Harbor and Shackleford Banks

Olde Towne Yacht Club - Home Sweet Home

Joni's House - Part of the original Inlet Inn - Dates back to 1911

Fisherman's Net Float

It does get cold sometimes around here, but we have ways of remedying that

US Post Office on Front St.

The East dingy dock

The dingy dock and the Grayden Paul City Park - There are outdoor church services held in this park on Front St. every Sunday morning for 8 months of the year.

One of the local residents